Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a Fireman First Class in the United States Navy when he earned his Medal of Honor. His citation reads "On board the U.S.S. Potomac during the passage of that vessel from Cat Island to Nassau, 14 November 1898. Volunteering to enter the fireroom which was filled with steam, Jardine, after repeated attempts, succeeded in reaching the auxiliary valve and opening it, thereby relieving the vessel from further danger". He was awarded his Medal of Honor on December 13, 1898.
Spanish-American War Medal of Honor Recipient. He was a Fireman First Class in the United States Navy when he earned his Medal of Honor. His citation reads "On board the U.S.S. Potomac during the passage of that vessel from Cat Island to Nassau, 14 November 1898. Volunteering to enter the fireroom which was filled with steam, Jardine, after repeated attempts, succeeded in reaching the auxiliary valve and opening it, thereby relieving the vessel from further danger". He was awarded his Medal of Honor on December 13, 1898.
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